capeskin
noun
cape·skin
ˈkāp-ˌskin 
: a light flexible leather made from sheepskins with the natural grain retained and used especially for gloves and garments
Word History
Etymology
Cape of Good Hope, Africa
First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined above
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“Capeskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capeskin. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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